How Do I Know If My Chimney Needs To Be Restored?
If you haven’t called on Mercer County Chimney Service for your annual inspection and chimney sweep in the past, now is the time to do it. You can’t know what issues your chimney has until you inspect it. There are some visual signs, and we will discuss that below, but the best way to keep your chimney in tip-top shape is to have that annual inspection.
When looking for a reliable, experienced chimney professional, some characteristics must be met. Mercer County Chimney Service offers experts in the field of chimneys. We are dedicated to you, our customer. Customer service is at the top of your wish list. Professionalism, quality care, and reliability are what we offer you. Let’s discuss some signs that we will look for.
Signs That You Need to Restore Your Chimney
Chimney Leaks
Water can wreak havoc on your chimney. Mold and mildew can grow due to moist areas. This growth can be dangerous to you and your family’s health. Water can also deteriorate the mortar between the bricks in your chimney. Freezing and thawing of water and ice will expand the porous bricks and break them down.
Creosote Buildup
Soot and ash collect on the inside of your chimney. This not only causes smells but can obstruct the airflow through the chimney. The buildup can also cause a chimney fire. This can break down your chimney as well. A regularly scheduled chimney sweep will keep your chimney in tip-top shape.
Aged chimney liner
Over time the chimney liner will become weak and deteriorate. Years of very hot fires as well as moisture through the chimney will ruin your chimney liner. An inspection will check this regularly to determine if a new one is needed.
Masonry Damage
Over Time you will see cracks, crumbling mortar joints, and spalling bricks. The mortar between your bricks becomes brittle and this can cause structural damage if not looked at and corrected.
The best care for your chimney is to have an annual Chimney sweep and inspection. You won’t know the condition of the structure unless you have it looked at by a professional chimney expert.
Mercer County Chimney Services
We are a Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) Certified and a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG). Our fully licensed, insured and trained chimney technicians handle chimney sweeping, cleaning, and tough chimney problems.
This includes tuckpointing, chimney construction, chimney venting, chimney pipe, chimney crown repair, chimney cap installation, chimney chase cover, chimney liner replacement or repair, leaky chimney repairs, fireplace restorations, chimney restoration, masonry services, chimney damper repairs, smoky chimneys, smelly chimneys, loose mortar on the chimney and any other chimney or fireplace services you need.
Call Mercer County Chimney Service at 609-802-5288. We will be happy to set up an appointment for your inspection. Our trained experts will give you all the options needed to make an educated decision as to the work that may need to be done on your chimney.